Mason Harris, an FBI agent forever transformed by both physical and emotional scars, has all but settled into the daily motions of a life unlived, until his latest undercover assignment delivers him to the sweltering city of New Orleans?and to a fiery redhead. Mason's assignment to quietly probe into the doings of a dangerous Russian mafia family soon leads him to Ruby, a bartender at The Red Fox, the club the Nolikovs own and allegedly use as a front for all their business. Immediately mesmerized by Ruby's sensual spell, Mason attempts to focus on his surveillance operation and remain undiscovered, but it is not long before he falls hard for her. As the Nolikovs continue down an evil path, now all Mason has to do is determine whether Ruby is really the woman of his dreams or the object of his undoing. But what he does not know is that very soon, their destiny will be decided during one final showdown with the Russians. The Fox and the Firefly is the riveting tale of an FBI agent as he navigates through the uncertain waters of his passionate relationship with a fiery bartender while attempting to take down a Russian mafia family.

In its unearthly embrace awaits heaven ... and hell. The touch of Firefly is the most erotic experience of your life ... and the very last.

In 1775, there is no Colonial army, no navy, virtually nothing to oppose the mighty British war machine. The odds against America are ominous! Travis Danvers is astonished when George Washington asks him to reduce the odds -- all by himself. What can Travis possibly do? Ansom Chandler is formidable with his long rifle, but can he defeat his haunting past? Audacious Betsy Haber can outwit redcoat sentinels, but can she escape the clutches of bloodthirsty Tories? Can Samuel, a Native American, survive the savagery of the times? Is Elizabeth Bishop a traitor? How can she, the daughter of a British naval commander, justify her friendship with the rebels? Where can she find peace amidst the tumult of an "impossible" love, a terrifying kidnapping, and the dictates of her heritage? Every ounce of courage and faith that these extraordinary people possess will be needed to help America survive its perilous birth. Book jacket.

The new edition of a critically acclaimed bestseller. "A beautiful, up-to-date oversized volume that is the equivalent of a small astronomy library...a superb visual reference." - Terence Dickinson, SkyNews "Highly recommended." - Booklist (of the 2nd Edition) Firefly Atlas of the Universe is the ultimate reference to the stars, planets and celestial objects using the most comprehensive information currently available. The book features the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope, Mars Express, the Cassini spacecraft and 2004 Huygens probe of Saturn and Titan. The stunning images are explained with clear and detailed text. The full color book illustrates and explains: Exploring the Universe: the history and current state of astronomy and space exploration The Solar System: Earth and other planets, mapped and imaged with data from the most recent mission probes The Sun: astrophysical phenomena from sunspots to eclipses The Stars: movements and life cycles, novae and supernovae, black holes, and more The Universe: the origin and nature of the universe, our galaxy, local and remote galaxies, quasars, and the question of alien life Star Maps: whole sky maps with 22 alphabetized chapter listings of stars and constellations, and seasonal charts for both northern and southern hemispheres. Firefly Atlas of the Universe is a fascinating and encyclopedic reference illustrated with spectacular color photographs and illustrations.

A comprehensive review of the world's deserts with maps of arid regions. Includes detailed information about flora and fauna, people living on the desert margins, and conservation tactics and resources.